Melmerby ¾ mile, Ripon 3 ½ miles, Bedale and Thirsk 8 ½ miles respectively.  A6055 Service Road within easy reach of the Motorway Interchanges at Junction 50 at Baldersby and Junction 51 at Leeming Bar. (all distances are approximate). 

Wath is a popular rural village which is conveniently situated within easy reach of the historic city of Ripon and well placed approximately mid-way between the thriving market towns of Bedale and Thirsk.  

This is a prime development site which stands well within the village of Wath. 

Rarely does a site in such a prime village location come onto the open market. 

The site has detailed full planning permission for the erection of a self / custom build detached five bedroom dwelling and a detached domestic double garage in accordance with the Notice of Decision issued by North Yorkshire Council – Application No: 26/00406/FUL dated 20th July 2026.

The property is sold with the benefit of this planning permission, and the Purchaser(s) should satisfy themselves that they can comply with the Conditions set out in the Decision Notice.  Please note that the scheme as drawn, has not been submitted for approval under Building Regulations.  Please also note that the drawings accompanying the planning permission are not construction drawings, they are schematic to reflect the detail and design required by the Planning Authority and as described on the Conditions on the Consent Notice.  The drawings are as approved. 

The permission is subject to a Unilateral Undertaking restricting its development to being by an individual who meets the self / custom build definition. 

The planning application drawings are for reference only.  Any alterations to the approved scheme must be agreed with North Yorkshire Council.